The El Chorro station, inaugurated in 1865, currently functions as a reception center for visitors to the famous Caminito del Rey. However, we must not forget that the station represents a part of the industrial history of Malaga. At the back of the building are water tanks for the steam trains that used to stop here between the tunnels.

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December 3, 2024

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At this station you will find the shuttle bus that will take you to the start of the walk.

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December 12, 2024

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El Chorro Station is a historic building that was built with the construction of the railway line between Málaga and Córdoba. The line opened in 1865, and the station itself …

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